Haydn / Kermes / Wdr Funkhausorchester Koln Opera Gala CD

Haydn Opera Rarities with Top Stars! Although Joseph Haydn is still regarded above all as a master of instrumental music, he was also a contemporary of the future as an opera composer. For a not unsubstantial length of his life, he chiefly devoted himself to this genre; as the opera director of Prince Esterhzy, he headed over a thousand opera productions in Esterhza including the 'hits' of the time as well as stage works of his own. It is unusual and a pointer to the future that women take control in both operas presented here. In addition, these female protagonists are people of flesh and blood, strong and pragmatic; the spirit of the Enlightenment can be sensed.

1. Act I: Overture 2. Act I, Scene 1: Introduction: Bella Sera 3. Act I, Scene 2: Aria: Che Imbroglio E Questo 4. Act I, Scene 3: Aria: Non V'e Rimedio 5. Act I, Scene 4: Aria: Come Piglia Si Bene 6. Act I, Scene 5: Duet: Son Disperato 7. Act I, Scene 6: Finale: O Piglia Questa 8. Act II, Scene 4: Aria: Tu Sporsati Alla Sandrina 9. Act II, Scene 5: Recitative: Trinche Vaine Allegramente 10. Act II, Scene 6: Aria: Oh Che Gusto! 11. Act II, Scene 8: Aria: E la Pompa 12. Act II, Scene 9: Finale: Nel Mille Settecento 13. Act I: Sinfonia 14. Act I: Introduzione: Che Burrasca! Che Tempesta! 15. Act I: Aria: So Che Una Bestia Sei 16. Act I: Non Sparate, Mi Disdico 17. Act I: Aria: Con Un Tenero Sospiro 18. Act I: Recitative and Aria: Mira Il Campo All'intorno - a Trionfar 19. Act I: Finale I: Bel Godere la Campagna 20. Act II: Duet: Massima Filosofica 21. Act II: Aria: Per Pieta Vezzosi Rai 22. Act II: Recitative and Aria: Misera Chi M'ajuta - Dove Fuggo 23. Act II: Gia la Morte in Mante Nero 24. Act II: Recitative and Aria: Ah, Non Minganno - or Che Torna Il Vago Aprile 25. Act II: Finale II: Animo Risoluto 26. Act II: Duet, Finale II: Ah, Dove la Mia Rosina